Name: Greenfield Village Block Party: Welcoming the Jackson Home to the Neighborhood
Start: 2026-06-12T09:30:00-04:00
End: 2026-06-14T17:00:00-04:00
Location: Greenfield Village Block Party: Welcoming the Jackson Home to the Neighborhood

Jun 12 – Jun 14
9:30 AM – 5:00 PM

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Overview

Friday, June 12: 9:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Saturday, June 13: 9:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Sunday, June 14: 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Mark a historic milestone with The Henry Ford during the grand opening of the Dr. Sullivan and Mrs. Richie Jean Sherrod Jackson Home the weekend of June 12-14.

We invite you to the Greenfield Village Block Party, a joyous celebration of community, courage and culture featuring special programs, Southern-inspired food, musical performances, a Black-owned business market and more as we welcome the Jackson Home to the Greenfield Village neighborhood.

Highlighted activities include:

- Extended village hours Friday and Saturday
- The Jackson Home Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
- Black-owned business market featuring 30+ vendors
- Musical performances and dance parties, featuring gospel, ragtime, blues, jazz, folk and contemporary music
- Guest speakers, panels, author talks and cooking demonstrations
- Historic Base Ball tribute games
- Midwest Invitational Rodeo demonstrations
- 40+ Double Dutch
- Special dining options
- Celebratory vignettes throughout the village

Due to time and space limitations, we cannot guarantee access to the inside of the Jackson Home for all guests who attend the Greenfield Village Block Party. Timed reservations will be required to access the home.